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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,196.32, 1,042,003.60 and 437,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,196.32, 1,042,003.60 and 437,060 is: 603,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,196.32 : 1,042,003.60 = 437,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,196.32/1,042,003.60 = 437,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,196.32x = 1,042,003.60 × 437,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,196.32x = 455,418,093,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,418,093,416/755,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,045.96

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